It’s been a strong year for television dramas. The best of the past 12 months gave us a philosophical detective, a father driven to the brink of madness and two fierce female lawyers. Comedy made less of an impact but there were a few exceptions that made the cut. In no particular order, here are my picks for the ten best shows of 2014.

Personally, I regard New Year's resolutions with a touch of suspicion. Perhaps it comes from all the time I spent in the service industry, observing what waiters and mixologists refer to as the December 31st Phenomenon: emptying nightclubs...

From auspicious debuts (hey, Jane the Virgin, The Affair and Transparent) to gut-wrenching twists (why, Hannibal, why?), we were spoiled with fantastic hours of television in 2014. TVGuide.com has compiled...

Nursing Home Assistant AdministratorBeth Haven community is seeking an Assistant Administrator for its 105 bed skilled nursing home. Beth Haven is a faith based retirement and healthcare community located in Hannibal Mo with Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Independent Living on its campus. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance and several internal departments. Qualified candidates will have leadership experience in healthcare, financial knowledge, strong customer service and interpersonal skills, maintain a culture consistent with organizational values, a passion for the organizations mission. It would be beneficial to have or be eligible to obtain a Missouri Nursing Home Administrators License. Interested individuals should send cover letter, resume and salary history to Chief Executive Officer, Beth Haven, 2500 Pleasant St. Hannibal, MO 63401. EOE

PART-TIME EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTRUCTORSMaster degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field. Experience working with children under age five in group settings required. Teach one or two evening and/or virtual classes beginning Spring 2015.PART-TIME CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS Maternal Child clinical instructor position available in the Accelerated Associate Degree Nursing Program in theMexico, Missouri area. B.S.N. and 3 years of recent clinical experience and teaching experience preferred. Missouri RN license requiredPlease apply to: Human Resources, Moberly Area Community College, 101 College Ave., Moberly, MO 65270. EOE/AA (see our website for more information: www.macc.edu/employment)

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